Furloughs and budget cuts mark tough district finances
Lawrence County school districts face a harsh fiscal year with furloughs budget cuts tax hikes and program eliminations as June budget introductions loom and final plans await. stagnating local revenue reduced state support rising pension costs and enrollment shifts threaten funding. districts must innovate while some boards resist consolidations, risking tax increases.
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Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Rendell
Tom Corbett
House of Representatives
Obama fuel price claims spark debate over oil politics
The piece argues that Obama favors higher gas prices to curb oil dependence, noting remarks about eight mpg and calls to action on production. It contends traders barely influence prices, cites taxes and royalties, and blames policy limits on domestic production for higher costs while acknowledging some shifts toward opening areas for exploration.
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Pennsylvania
George H.W. Bush
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Nies
Shell
Community colleges fill an essential niche in public Florida education
An adjunct English professor at St. Petersburg College argues community colleges, renamed state colleges in parts of Florida, must be valued for their role in serving local communities. He notes students are often nontraditional adults, pursuing career advancement, new skills, or lifelong learning, with many balancing work and family.
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Florida
Ilinois
St. Petersburg College
SPC
Aery
U.S
U.s.state Department
Bill Maxwell
St. Petersburg
Freedom Riders Remembered On 50th Anniversary
Editor notes the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Riders highlighting the courage of a diverse group of students and young people who faced hostility to demand equal rights for travel on public buses and facilities. The piece cites a PBS documentary and honors their selfless commitment to justice. Joseph J. Kearney East North Street New Castle.
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Freedom Riders
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Joseph J. Kearney
North Street
New Castle
New Castle News Editorial Board Members Listed
The New Castle News provides the editorial board lineup with members Lawrence Corvi Mitchel Olszak Michael Matis Nancy Bergey and Laura Crawford. The paper lists contact details and office hours for the business office.
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Lawrence Corvi
Mitchel Olszak
Michael Matis
Nancy Bergey
Laura: Crawford
Dan Iwin
Crete
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